May 9th, 2026
by David Leigh
What it really takes to put a Bond music tour on the road — from financial pressure and near collapse to performing at the memorial for Roger Moore. 🎧 Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube In this episode of The 007 Files, Warren Ringham, founder of Q The Music, breaks down what it actually takes to take the […]
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May 2nd, 2026
by David Leigh
When Amazon MGM mentioned Bond 26 at CinemaCon they added nothing new. For many Bond fans, that raises a question: is something wrong? 🎧 Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube In this episode of The 007 Files, we break down what actually happened at CinemaCon, what Courtenay Valenti said about the next James Bond film, and why the […]
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April 17th, 2026
by David Leigh
Discover how the Ian Fleming Foundation is evolving to continue preserving the legacy of James Bond’s creator in the 21st century. 🎧 Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube The Ian Fleming Foundation, founded more than 30 years ago, is evolving. It’s still known for its collection of vehicles and props that have appeared in James Bond films. The foundation is […]
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April 2nd, 2026
by David Leigh
Exploring the world of Bond fandom through the lens of the chairman of the Britain’s James Bond fan club. 🎧 Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube In this episode, 007GB president Mark Wooldridge joins us to explore the world of James Bond fandom — from the unique role Britain plays in Bond culture to the global community that surrounds it. […]
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March 30th, 2026
by David Leigh
During a work weekend at the Ian Fleming Foundation, Bill Koenig takes a closer look at a selection of original vehicles from the James Bond films. The walkthrough includes the bathosub from Diamonds Are Forever, the helicopter from From Russia with Love, boats from Live and Let Die, and the deep-sea submersible from For Your […]
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February 28th, 2026
by David Leigh
What does Amazon’s control of James Bond really mean for the future of 007? 🎧 Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube In this episode of The 007 Files, hosts Bill Koenig and David Leigh are joined by Fangoria editor-in-chief Phil Nobile Jr. to explore the hopes and fears surrounding the Amazon era of the James Bond franchise — and what […]
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February 23rd, 2026
by David Leigh
Season 4 of The 007 Files begins with a look ahead at what 2026 could mean for Bond 26 — from script progress and casting expectations to the real-world challenges shaping the next James Bond film. 🎧 Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube In this episode, we examine where Bond 26 actually stands today, separating confirmed developments from speculation and […]
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January 24th, 2026
by David Leigh
How Goldeneye redrew the map for Bond through a generation-defining video game, Brosnan’s stabilising tenure, and the stewardship that carried 007 into a new era. 🎧 Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube This is part three of our three-episode examination of Goldeneye. Bill Koenig, Javi Trujillo, and David Leigh start with Goldeneye 007, a game that didn’t merely succeed but […]
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December 27th, 2025
by David Leigh
Part two of how Goldeneye reshaped James Bond for a post–Cold War world.
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December 22nd, 2025
by David Leigh
Why Goldeneye’s 1995 return brought James Bond back from the wilderness and reshaped the franchise’s future.
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